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Was wondering if anyone has any feed back or opinions on putting a O-320 150hp on a Patrol? Would there be a considerable performance difference vs a 180hp? Does the 180hp just have better clImb, but everything about the same? If I was buying a engine I would buy a 180hp but have a overhauled 150hp sitting here. Also it is a conical mount, any issues or reasons not to use that? Regardless of either engine I want to run a fixed pitch prop. Looking for a good performing Bushplane but it does not have to be a extreme Bushplane if you know what I mean. Any or all thoughts, good or bad I would be glad to hear them. Thanks Rob
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Use what you already have and save a bundle. FWIW, I would. Let'er rip, tater chip.... -
The only thing I might do is to use the higher-compression pistons to up the engine to 160 HP. That extra 10 "almost free" HP adds a lot of oomph!Jim Parker
Farmersville, TX (NE of Dallas)
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Last week I purchased an O-320 B2B, conical mount for my four place, that should tell you my opinion. It does have Lycon rebuild including porting mod - only 2017 SMOH. Looking forward to having a an engine all broken in so I can focus on the plane. With that many hours, I'm also hoping that will help in the discussion with the tax man when the time comes.Comment
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Lycon porting +10 hp, non integral cam lycoming made for a couple years that is advanced +5 hp, leading edge exhaust...an O320 B2B should push 190 hp. Use the light weight starter, a modern alternator and a Catto prop....less than 300 pounds for the firewall forward. That's what I've built...less the prop, had to go with a 82-44 borer prop STC'd for my Pacer.
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Thanks for the reply's. Sounds like the 0-320 will work fine and I will go with that.
RobComment
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